Hussein Abdulwahid reveals details of victory over Al-Hussain in AFC Champions League 2
In the wake of the overwhelming and valuable victory that Al-Shorta achieved against their hosts Al-Hussein Irbid with a three-goal clean sheet at the Amman International Stadium, they have officially and clearly confirmed their progression to the next round of the AFC Champions League.
The team's head coach, Captain Hussein Abdul Wahid, and international star Ahmed Yahya expressed their great happiness with this well-deserved achievement, confirming that strong character and tactical discipline were the true keys to securing the top spot in the group.
The coach of Al-Shorta, Captain Hussein Abdul Wahid, expressed his complete satisfaction with the players' performance and discipline throughout the match, pointing out that a precise reading of the opponent made the difference in the second half.
Abdul Wahid said in his statements after the match:
"I congratulate all the fans of Al-Sareeh SC and the management, technical staff, and players for this well-deserved victory and official qualification. We entered the match knowing the difficulty of facing Ali Al-Hussain on their home ground, but we imposed our style from the first minute, and our players were highly responsible and tactically disciplined."
He added regarding the technical reading and rotation of the formation:
"We succeeded in exploiting the spaces and the small details, and we were keen to rotate the lineup and deal intelligently with the pressure of consecutive matches between the domestic league and the AFC Champions League. This victory gives us a huge morale boost, but we will not stop here; our goal is to go as far as possible and confirm the prestige of Iraqi football on the continental stage."
The standout left-back Ahmed Yahya, who provided the crucial cross for the second goal, expressed his immense happiness with the level the team displayed and the significant support received from the fans in the Jordanian capital.
Yahya stated:
"We thank God and praise Him for this precious victory and deserved qualification. The match was never easy, but the spirit of the team and everyone's determination to secure the points were the main reasons for clinching the match in our favor with three goals to nil."
Regarding his assist for the second goal and the attacking synergy, he said:
"The creation of the goal and Cucu's presence in the right place is the result of collective work and guidance from the coaching staff. I dedicate this victory to our loyal fans who supported us and to the Iraqi community in Oman, who made us feel as if we were playing on our home ground in Baghdad with their chants and encouragement. We promise to continue delivering our best in the upcoming rounds."
Abdul Wahid and Yahya's statements reflect the stability and high morale within the Al-Sareeh SC camp following their AFC Champions League qualification, as the celebrations continue in anticipation of upcoming challenges.
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